§ 33. Mr. Freudasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on crop health regulations in respect of imported vegetables.
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§ Mrs. FennerThe plant health requirements for imported vegetables are contained in the Import and Export (Plant Health) (Great Britain) Order 1980 and are summarised in a guide for importers which is available from the plant health administrative unit. Imports of vegetables are subject to the surveillance exercised by the Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate at ports and in wholesale markets. Inspectors have powers to order the destruction of produce which represents a health risk to home crops.